Why Burnout Hits Hospitality Workers Differently
Last night I had a guest who camped out at their table for an hour and a half after close.
I flung myself into bed at around 1:30 a.m.
I was exhausted. Especially after waking up this morning, the first thing I poured myself was a cup of coffee, so my eyes would crack open slightly.
6 Ways Power Pilates Supports Hospitality Professionals in Maintaining Fitness
Working in the restaurant industry is a great way to build your cardio, especially during service when you’re having to multitask and serve many tables at once.
But while the restaurant floor keeps you active, it doesn’t necessarily give your body the balanced strength and mobility it needs.
That’s why what you do on your days off matters.
6 Ways to Reduce Alcohol and Protect Your Brain in Hospitality
Working in the hospitality industry can be a rewarding career because you make tips, connect with guests, and, of course, hang out with people in the industry.
The culture of clocking out at midnight, or sometimes even later, and feeling exhausted from your high-intensity shift can make it easy to consume alcohol to decompress.
In fact, it’s quite normal in the restaurant industry.
Why Bartenders Can't Sleep After a Shift and Suffer Insomnia
Bartending can be quite challenging.
I’ve watched bartenders multitask, creating drinks for servers while serving their own guests, answering questions, and, if a keg runs out, changing it themselves.
If you work in a busy restaurant, you may have a barback to help take some of the pressure off.
However, by the time you finish with your last guest, the exhaustion has settled in.
It’s past midnight.
What Supplements Help Restaurant Workers With Energy
Many people in the restaurant industry struggle to sustain their energy and turn to quick fixes, such as caffeine or energy drinks.
I’ve been there, pouring my 5 o'clock coffee and binge drinking it before my first table is seated.
Or watching other staff members chugging half of their energy drinks. Definitely not recommended because it could potentially lead to a cardiac arrest.